2015

Honda 2015, 2015 Pilot, Pilot Owner's manual

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California Proposition 65 Warning
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record
information about powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
NOTICE
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
3
and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2 Safe Driving P. 23
For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 29 Airbags P. 37
2 Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 80
2 Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*
P. 123
Adjusting the Seats P. 137
2 Features P. 171
Audio System P. 172 Audio System Basic Operation P. 216
General Information on the Audio System P. 272
Compass
*
P. 320
2 Driving P. 323
Before Driving P. 324 Towing a Trailer P. 329
Parking Your Vehicle P. 364 Rearview Camera
*
P. 369
Accessories and Modifications P. 375
2 Maintenance P. 377
Before Performing Maintenance P. 378 Maintenance Minder™ P. 381
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 410
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*
P. 425
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 433
Tools P. 434 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 435
Overheating P. 448 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 450
2 Information P. 463
Specifications P. 464 Identification Numbers P. 466
Emissions Testing P. 470 Warranty Coverages P. 472
Gracenote® End User License Agreement P. 476
Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 65 Safety Labels P. 66
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 110 Security System P. 118 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 120
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 124 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 135
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 150 Climate Control System P. 165
Rear Entertainment System
*
P. 251 Audio Error Messages P. 266
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
*
P. 276 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 278
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 340 When Driving P. 342 Braking P. 360
Multi-View Rear Camera
*
P. 370 Refueling P. 371 Fuel Economy P. 374
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 389 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 402
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414 Battery P. 423 Remote Transmitter Care P. 424
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 427 Cleaning P. 428
Engine Does Not Start P. 444 Jump Starting P. 445 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 447
Fuses P. 454 Emergency Towing P. 459 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 461
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 467 Reporting Safety Defects P. 469
Authorized Manuals P. 474 Customer Service Information P. 475
Quick Reference Guide
P. 4
Safe Driving
P. 23
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 97
Features
P. 171
Driving
P. 323
Maintenance
P. 377
Handling the Unexpected
P. 433
Information
P. 463
Index
P. 478
4
Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P134)
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P352)
Gauges
(P 80)
Information Display
*
(P81)
System Indicators
(P68)
Multi-Information Display
*
(P85)
Hazard Warning Button
Audio System
(P172)
Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual
Climate Control System
(P165)
Rear Window Defogger
(P131)
Heated Mirror Button
*
(P131)
Ignition Switch
(P124)
5
Quick Reference Guide
(Select/Reset) Knob
(P81)
Headlights/Turn Signals
(P125)
Fog Lights
*
(P127)
Brightness Control
(P130)
Cruise Control Buttons
(P348)
Wipers/Washers
(P128)
Horn (Press an area around .)
SEL/RESET Button
*
(P81)
/ (Information) Button
*
(P85)
Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P301)
Remote Audio Control Buttons
(P184, 217)
* Not available on all models
Visual Index
6
Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P103)
Power Window Switches
(P120)
Rearview Mirror
(P135)
Hood Release Handle
(P390)
Glove Box
(P 152)
Driver's Front Airbag
(P40)
Door Mirror Controls
(P136)
Passenger's Front Airbag
(P40)
Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P372)
Parking Brake Release Handle
(P360)
Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P345)
Accessory Power Socket
(P156)
Interior Fuse Box
(P456)
Seat Heater Switches
*
(P162)
Parking Brake
(P360)
7
Quick Reference Guide
Sun Visors
Vanity Mirrors
Moonroof Switch
*
(P123)
Map Lights
(P151)
Sunglasses Holder
(P161)
HomeLinkr Button*
(P276)
Side Curtain Airbags
(P47)
Seat Belts
(P29)
Grab Handle
Coat Hook
(P159)
Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P60)
Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P61)
Accessory Power Socket
(P156)
USB Adapter Cable
(P173)
Auxiliary Input Jack
(P173)
Accessory Power Socket
(P157)
Third Row Seat
(P57)
Second Row Seat
(P146)
Front Seat
(P137)
Side Airbags
(P44)
* Not available on all models
Visual Index
8
Quick Reference Guide
Windshield Wipers
(P128, 410)
Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P101)
How to Refuel
(P372)
High-Mount Brake Light
(P409)
Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P110)
Rear Wiper
(P129, 410)
Back-Up Lights
(P406)
Brake/Taillights
(P406)
Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P406)
Rear Side Marker Lights
(P406)
Power Door Mirrors
(P136)
Maintenance Under the Hood
(P389)
Fog Lights
*
(P127, 403)
Rearview Camera
*
(P369)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
(P125, 405)
Side Marker Lights
(P125, 405)
Tires
(P414, 435)
Headlights
(P125, 402)
Tailgate Release Button
(P111)
9
Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving
(P 23)
Airbags
(P37)
Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety
(P52)
All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(P65)
Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist
(P28)
Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts
(P29)
Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
* Not available on all models
10
Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P67)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
*
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
*
/Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
*
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Low Fuel Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
System Message
Indicator
*
Gauges
(P80)
/Information Display
*
(P81)
/
Multi-Information Display
*
(P85)
/System Indicators
(P68)
Fuel Economy Indicator
VTM-4r system Indicator
*
TPMS Indicator
*
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
*
Washer Level
Indicator
*
A/T Temperature
Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Starter System
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
Power Tailgate Indicator
*
Security System Alarm
Indicator
*
Information Display
*
/
Multi-Information Display
*
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
11
Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P97)
Clock
(P 98)
a
Press the CLOCK button to access the
clock adjustment mode screen.
b
Press to select the item you want to
adjust (12/24 hour mode, hour,
minutes).
c
Rotate to make the adjustment.
d
Press to enter your selection. Repeat
steps 2 to 4 to adjust other items.
e
To enter the selection, press and
select EXIT, then press .
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models with navigation system
Turn Signals
(P125)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights
(P125)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam
High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models
12
Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P128)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel
(P134)
To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Tailgate
(P110)
With all the doors unlocked, press the
tailgate release button and lift open the
tailgate.
Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
Glass Hatch
(P116)
To open the glass hatch, press the glass
hatch release button on the tailgate.
Press the glass hatch release button on
the driver’s door or the remote
transmitter to open the glass hatch.
Models with the power tailgate
Models without the power tailgate
13
Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors
(P136)
With the ignition switch in ON
(w, move
the selector switch to L or R.
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Place the selector switch in the L or R
position to use the reverse tilt door mirror
feature.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows
(P120)
With the ignition switch in ON
(w, open
and close the power windows.
If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger's window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger's window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch
Indicator
14
Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System
(P165)
Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
Press the button to turn the system on or off.
Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete
details.
Models with navigation system
Fan Control Bar
(Rear Window
Defogger/Heated
Mirror
*
) Button
(Windshield
Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard
vents.
(Recirculation) Button
Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Dial
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
MODE Control Button
SYNC (Synchronized) Button
(On/Off) Button
Rear Climate Control
Press the AUTO button to activate the
rear climate control system.
Press the OFF button repeatedly to turn
the system off.
Rear Passenger
Compartment
Temperature
Control Bar
Fan Control Bar
Airflows from
the rear floor
vents
Airflows from
the center
console and
rear pillar vents
OFF Button
AUTO Button
15
Quick Reference Guide
Features
(P171)
Audio System
(P172)
SCAN Button
SKIP Bar
Interface Dial
*
HDD Button
VOL/ (Volume/
Power) Knob
USB/AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
Preset Buttons (1-6)
PHONE Button
Button
*
FM/AM Button
*
AUDIO Button
*
CD Button
Audio Remote Controls (P184)
VOL (Volume) Button
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.
MODE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/XM1
*
/XM2
*
/CD/
CD-L
*
/HDD
*
/AUX.
CH (Channel) Button
Radio:Press and release to change the
preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/CD Library
*
/HDD
*
/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
VOL Button
MODE Button
CH Button
* Not available on all models
16
Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P323)
Release Button
Shift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Automatic Transmission
(P346)
Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
Drive (D3)
Press the (d button while the shift lever is in
(D.
Used when:
Going up or down hills
Towing a trailer in hilly terrain
Second
Used to increase engine braking (the
transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
(d Button
17
Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P353)
The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
VSA® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
(P348)
Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET button
once you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P355)
TPMS monitors tire pressure.
TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
Refueling
(P371)
a
Pull the fuel fill door
release handle.
b
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
c
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 21 US gal (79.5 L)
18
Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P377)
Under the Hood
(P389)
Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
Check brake fluid.
Check the battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P402)
Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P410)
Replace blades if they leave
streaks across the windshield.
Tires
(P414)
Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
Check tire pressures regularly.
Install snow tires for winter
driving.
Quick Reference Guide
19
Handling the Unexpected
(P433)
Flat Tire
(P435)
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P450)
Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start
(P444)
If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P454)
Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P448)
Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P459)
Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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